Aachener Grundvermoegen presents “Klimalabor Koeln” data on heat-mitigation measures for city centers

• Aachener Grundvermögen detailed “Klimalabor Köln,” an ESG-focused urban heat adaptation project using sensors and microclimate simulations.
• Data from more than 40 sensors showed shaded areas cut air temperature by 2-3C on hot afternoons, up to 5C on windless days.
• The project estimated perceived temperature fell by up to 11C in some hours, supporting targeted measures for high-footfall retail streets.
• A calibrated 3D model compared six scenarios, with facade greening delivering broad, sustained relief; water misting produced the largest air-temperature drop.
• Plans include redeveloping a Hohe Strasse retail asset into a multi-use timber-hybrid building with a vertically greened facade.

Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Aachener Grundvermoegen Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 26, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.